St Joseph High School - Challenge Yearbook (Kenosha, WI)

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A3 V4 Carol Brownlee gets ready to deliver one of her fast balls. Captain Diane Welsch lays into a fast ball for a base hit. Debbie Ambruso shows her power by a great hit down the line. Third baseman Annie Althaus also connects for a base hit.

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WISAA Girls State Champs For the girls' second year in softball, nobody could ask for anything better than being State Champs of 1979. Yes, that's what the Lancer girls accomplished at Saratoga complex in Waukesha. The Lancers were undefeated throughout the regu- lar season, except for a single loss to Divine Savior. However, going into the State tourney, the girls really proved their talents. They narrowly defeated La Crosse Aquinas, then beat chief rival Racine St. Catherine to win the championship. Carol Brownlee was chosen all conference pitcher, while Diane Welsch and Debbie Ambruso were chosen all conference infielder and outfielder. Coach Steilein and the returning team members are anticipating another memorable season. 1. Second baseman Debbie Ambruso calls for an easy fly out 2. Flow 1: Coach Carol Steilein Carol Brownlee Diane Welsch Debbie Ambruso Becky Schluter, Kim Johnson Row 2 Manager Beth Casey assistant coach Nancy Springer Ann Althaus, Anna Floders Ellen Ferwerda Leila Mercado Flow 3 Mary Stell Patty Koaster, manager Pam Perri Carol Gryczkowski Anita Stefani Marla Gentile Jenny Jensen.

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Showing her fielding talents, Diane Welsch puts out her man at first. Annie Althaus has an easy out at third base. Catcher Becky Schluter is up and ready to throw the ball down to second for a put out. Ok! Ok! Make it be good! That's what coach Carol Steilein is saying to one of her batters.